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CN51 BWB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,202 mi
Last recorded126,202 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 126,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,230 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 116,223 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened Brace Bar (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bolt appears to be missing from steering rack bracket

Gear box mount defective

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to test headlamps

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2-3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f steering drumstick has slight free play

Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs severely corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,655 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,314 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED IN INNER SECTIONS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,032 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake disks heavily corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 42,632 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,652 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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CN51 BWB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN51 BWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN51 BWB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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